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Enjoy a Taste of Culture and Heritage with special Ramadan programming in Abu Dhabi
11 Apr 2022
In celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has organised a series of exciting events and exhibitions for families and friends of all ages to enjoy. Running throughout April and beyond, the whole community will be able to immerse themselves in a dose of culture and heritage in various locations across Abu Dhabi, as listed below.
Cultural Foundation – Abu Dhabi
General Behaviour by Farah Al Qasimi
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ATM 2022: India remains key source market for GCC’s inbound travel sector
08 Apr 2022
As Indian flight queries for the UAE and Egypt witness a significant uptick, and the country retains its position as Dubai’s biggest source market, India’s tourism sector will be a key focus for delegates, exhibitors and attendees at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 May.
With India’s travel industry projected to account for 29 million outbound trips per year by 2025, according to analysis from... Read More
DIFC transforms into Open-Air Sculpture Park
08 Apr 2022
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is transforming into an open-air art gallery with the unveiling of DIFC Sculpture Park.
It's open to the public until June 30, 2022, and entry is free of charge.
The move is in support of Dubai’s vision to turn the walls and streets of the emirate into an open art gallery.
The DIFC Sculpture Park’s theme is: Harmony of Different Voices: A celebration of UAE’s 50th year anniversary, which is aimed at supporting local and... Read More
IWC Signature Talk “Being A Pilot” with Lewis Hamilton and Valentino Rossi
07 Apr 2022
Throughout the Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva, IWC Schaffhausen is hosting a series of three Signature Talks. During the second event, titled “Being a Pilot”, the Swiss luxury watchmaker brought together Seven-Time Formula OneTM World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Nine-Time Grand PrixTM motorcycle racing World Champion Valentino Rossi. Hamilton, a member of the IWC family since 2013 and Rossi, newly joining the IWC family, talked about their careers and lives on the track during a... Read More
UAE residents must prepare for a plastic free lifestyle
07 Apr 2022
UAE Residents must adapt to plastic free healthy lifestyle following ban on single-use plastic bags in Abu Dhabi from June this year. Banning the plastic bags is indeed a great move by the Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi (EAD) to combat climate change. The EAD is also working towards phasing out single-use Styrofoam cups, plates and containers by 2024.
The comprehensive policy has been developed to promote a healthy environment and a sustainable lifestyle for all, and to combat... Read More
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022 marks the beginning of a new horology era
06 Apr 2022
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022 has exceeded expectations and ended on the highest of notes. At the largest watchmaking summit ever held in Geneva international launches of new watchmaking products demonstrated extraordinary creativity, while a vast digital offering, including panels and keynotes, generated fruitful discussions and hundreds of millions of views on social media. The energy and enthusiasm created by such an event can also be measured by the exceptional response it produced... Read More
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi entities to create a non-fungible token
05 Apr 2022
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has become one of the first UAE government entities to create its own Non-Fungible Token (NFT).
During a series of innovative workshops, more than 220 employees collaborated to create the unique NFT digital art, which aimed to reflect DCT Abu Dhabi’s corporate values of being welcoming, pioneering, agile, and collaborative.
Jasim Al Hebsi, Acting Director of the People and Performance Department at DCT Abu Dhabi... Read More
Dubai is ranked the number destination for family vacations
30 Mar 2022
Many travelers are planning family vacations in 2022. A recent study reports that almost nine out of ten parents expect to travel with their children this year. Family vacations are unique in that they appeal to all ages and usually revolve around locations with favorable weather. Travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip has examined relevant travel data for key family vacation categories to rank cities from most to least suitable as potential destinations for family vacations. These... Read More
Sunset Hospitality Group adds ATTIKO to its growing portfolio
30 Mar 2022
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), renowned for creating exceptional hospitality and lifestyle experiences, announces a new concept named ATTIKO, a sleek rooftop, high-energy lounge that will be recognized as the city’s newest happening destination.
An upscale venue boasting the most envied views of the city, ATTIKO is a breathtaking location for sundowners to late-night gatherings where guests can enjoy tasty bites and drinks in a vibrant atmosphere, with live DJs and deep, soulful,... Read More
'CODA' wins the Oscar 2022, but Will Smith steals the show
29 Mar 2022
Sunday’s 94th Academy Award ceremony was already a ham-handed attempt at boosting ratings even before the soon-to-be Oscar-winning actor Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage.
The event should have been a celebration of diversity. Ariana DeBose became the first queer woman of color to win an acting award, Troy Kotsur was first deaf man to win an Academy Award for acting, and Jane Campion became the third woman to win in the directing category.
It should have also been a... Read More
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